Weekly Poll – Assistive Technology (Week Beginning 8 February 2021) Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue.  For the week beginning 8 February 2021, we asked a question about access to assistive technology. Results Do you think more could be done to promote eye care services and access to assistive technology in Scotland?   YES – 96% (52 respondents) NO – 4% (2 respondents) Comments An overwhelming majority of respondents (96%) believed that more could be done to promote eye care services and access to assistive technology in Scotland. We provide
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Weekly Poll – Adult Disability Payment (Week Beginning 1 February 2021) Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue.  For the week beginning 1 February 2021, we asked a question about Adult Disability Payment, a new Scottish benefit which will replace Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and be delivered by Social Security Scotland. Results Do you think the process for applying and being assessed for Adult Disability Payment is an improvement over Personal Independence Payment (PIP)?  YES – 32% (91 respondents) NO – 68% (191 respondents) Comments There is recognition from respondents
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Weekly Poll – Brexit Transitions Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 25 January 2021, we asked questions about the impact of Brexit transitions. Results Have you been affected by the United Kingdom leaving the European Union? YES – 35% (17 respondents) NO – 65% (31 respondents) Are you concerned about what might change over the next year? YES – 65% (32 respondents) NO – 35% (17 respondents) Comments We provide verbatim comments where appropriate to illustrate strength of feeling or personal experience. A key concern
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Weekly Poll – Affordability of Communication Services (Week Beginning 18 January 2021) Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue.  For the week beginning 18 January 2021, we asked a question about the affordability of communication services. Results Have you been unable to afford communication services, such as broadband and mobile phone packages?  YES – 83% (116 respondents) NO – 17% (23 respondents) Comments We provide verbatim comments where appropriate to illustrate strength of feeling or personal experience. Affordability of Communication Services The vast majority of respondents (83%) stated that they
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Weekly Poll – Blue Badge Scheme (Week Beginning 11 January 2021) Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue.  For the week beginning 11 January 2021, we asked a question about the Blue Badge scheme, a topic suggested by Transport Scotland. Results Do you think the Blue Badge scheme delivers a user-friendly and effective service to badge holders?  YES – 29% (62 respondents) NO – 71% (154 respondents) Comments There was consensus amongst respondents that the Blue Badge scheme is a vital initiative that provides disabled people with the means to
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Weekly Poll – COVID-19 Stay at Home Guidance (Week Beginning 4 January 2021) Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue.  For the week beginning 4 January 2021, we asked a question about the latest stay at home guidance. Results Do you have concerns about the new lockdown measures that have been introduced in Mainland Scotland?  YES – 61% (46 respondents) NO – 39% (29 respondents) Comments We provide verbatim comments where appropriate to illustrate strength of feeling or personal experience. Shielding People in the shielding category are at the greatest
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Weekly Poll – Single-use Plastic Items Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue.  For the week beginning 7 December 2020, we asked a question about single-use plastic items. Results Do you support the proposal to introduce a restriction on the supply of single-use plastic items (for example: plastic straws, cutlery, plates, cups) in Scotland?  YES – 66% (42 respondents) NO – 34% (22 respondents) Comments We provide verbatim comments where appropriate to illustrate strength of feeling or personal experience. Plastic Pollution Respondents recognised the need to take meaningful action to
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Weekly Poll – COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue.  For the week beginning 30 November 2020, we asked a question about the COVID-19 vaccination programme. Results Do you have any concerns about the recommended priority groups that have been identified to receive a COVID-19 vaccine during the first wave of distribution?   YES – 28% (43 respondents) NO – 72% (113 respondents) Comments We provide verbatim comments where appropriate to illustrate strength of feeling or personal experience. People Most at Risk Some respondents believed that disabled people who
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Weekly Poll – Scotland’s Five Tier COVID-19 Protection Levels (Week Beginning 23 November 2020) Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue.  For the week beginning 23 November 2020, we asked a question about Scotland’s five tier COVID-19 protection levels. Results Do you have any concerns about the five tier COVID-19 protection levels? (for example: support available, how changes have been communicated, access to essential supplies)  YES – 63% (41 respondents) NO – 37% (24 respondents) Comments We provide verbatim comments where appropriate to illustrate strength of feeling or personal experience.
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Weekly Poll – Free Bus Travel for Young People Under 19 (Week Beginning 16 November 2020) Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue.  For the week beginning 16 November 2020, we asked a question about free bus travel for young people Under 19, as a means to form a response to the Scottish Government consultation. Results Do you think free bus travel for under 19s will help to increase opportunities and reduce inequalities for young people in Scotland?   YES – 97% (205 respondents) NO – 3% (6 respondents) Comments An overwhelming
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